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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1909

Page

7

Fourteen Entered for Walla Walla Meet but Eight to Go

A corrected entry list from La Grande shows fourteen names for the Walla Walla meet, but only eight will travel. Whitman funds six athletes, the local high school two, and some others may pay their own way. Tryouts next Saturday will confirm the final roster. The list includes entries for sprint events, jumps, throws, and relays with athletes such as Carpy Williamson Bolton Meyers Heidenreich Peare Millering Reynolds and others. The Newberg high school debating team, Western Oregon champions, will visit April 30 to challenge the local team, with state playoff debates to follow against Southern Oregon winners on ship subsidies.

Amés Wallace Marchwest la Grande Whitman Newberg High School

Seeded Small Grain Progress at Sugar Company Farms

Small grain seeding under Field Superintendent F. B. Bramwell nears completion on the sugar company farms. About 1200 acres are seeded this year and work has progressed unusually rapidly this spring with the seed- las...

F. 8. Bramwell

Beet Seeding Effort Under Hurricane Wind Up

A hurricane wind driven phase is underway as the beet seeding effort moves toward completion. The plan focuses on finalizing soil work and planting despite adverse weather. Local crews monitor wind speeds and rain to determine timing for field operations.

Beet Planting Advances on Amalga Sugar Ranches

Beets are being planted rapidly on Amalga mated Sugar company ranches as favorable weather allows crews to work across fields. Planting proceeds with crews at work and favorable conditions aiding progress.

Amalgamated Sugar, Company

Bond Issue Settled and Charter Election Pending Postings

Notices calling for a charter election will be posted by Recorder Cox tomorrow or as soon as the petition is signed by requisite voters. The public is told the bond issue is not to be voted on. bonds were voted previously and the charter, approved last November, faces technical challenges. The city must hold another election to satisfy bond buyers and obtain a proper charter with the mountain water project.

Cox

Postmasters Get Vacations in New York Plans

Post master General Hitchcock grants leaves of absence to first second and third class postmasters in New York state to attend the New York State Association of Postmasters convention in New York City today and tomorrow.

Washington Hitchcock New York State New York State Association of Postmasters New York City

Local Businessmen Team Up to Buy Stump Property

A group of local businessmen pooling capital to acquire a stump property. The plan involves coordinated investment and financing to transform the site, with formal agreements backing the purchase and future development.

Test Treatment for Colds Prompts Cautionary Note

The Chicago Tribune cautions that simple remedies like laxatives hot foot baths and cold exposure may be risky and lengthy. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted old standby available at dr uv stores and through druggists.

Chicago Tribune

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